Baltic Birch (1 Viewer)

[Gil D]

Is this used in plywood form or hardwood boards? How much better is it than MDF for the endcaps if you intend to paint it gloss black? Although I do love the look of birch, I want the sub black for a theater room.

 

[Pete Mazz]

The Baltic Birch that is bantered about is plywood. The difference is it's void-free, using 13 laminated "plys" to make up a 3/4" thick panel. It's stiffer than MDF for a given thickness, and that's what makes it useful.

For a gloss finish (or just a painted finish), use the MDF. Very flat and dense. The routed edges can be painted as well, without too much fuss.

Pete